Stoatmaster commented on Gibbs To Set Up Shop In Detroit, Finally Build Aquada Amphibious Car

"$100m invested?"

Stoatmaster commented on GM Developing View-Enhancing Laser Windshield, Intends To Outspend Reds In Automotive Cold War

"@Unevolved 8.04: Didn't the text say that it was different from HUD? Not sure that I'm wild about this. GM seem to be saying that the expectation of the crumblies is that that they continue to be independent i.e."

Stoatmaster commented on Can You Come Up With A Better Auto Product Placement Plot?

"@NovaloadMissesPolar: Sorry, which channel is this on? There's nothing in the Radio Times"

Stoatmaster commented on GM Buckles To Jalopnik Pressure, Reveals Slightly Less Grainy Images Of Upcoming Lineup

"@layabout: @Rican5.0: One of those chaps who should have his 'oggins before turning on the computer."

Stoatmaster commented on GM Buckles To Jalopnik Pressure, Reveals Slightly Less Grainy Images Of Upcoming Lineup

"Why does the Buick have a Skoda grille? Didn't anyone Czech? Presumably the Cruze will be the new Vauxhall/Opel Vectra? The big Buick looks quite promising even with that grille; do we know if it is slated for release with European badging?"

Stoatmaster commented on Honda's New Hybrid Prius-Fighter Caught Desert Testing, Listening To "Eye Of The Tiger"

"@charles_barrett: Charles, do you ever indulge yourself in a Hendricks martini? Hendricks gin has a touch of cucumber in the botanicals, and a curl of cucumber skin in the glass sets it off very nicely indeed. No, it really is very moreish.."

Stoatmaster commented on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Reviewed

"@layabout: I fancy her mum."

Stoatmaster commented on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Reviewed

"@layabout: Is there scope for us to have friend in America buy a RHD one, and then us to re-import it, except not really, if you see what I mean? Or would that be fraud? Softer suits the Volante, 'cos it's softer anyway, but not the hard top, you're right."

Stoatmaster commented on Five Ugliest Concept Trucks

"@mytdawg: Lose the front bumper and lower to car height. I'll take 2."

Stoatmaster commented on Five Ugliest Concept Trucks

"It obviously isn't just me; most of those vehicles seemed somewhere between passable and actually quite interesting. Apart from that Dodge Maxx thing, of course. As other commenters have remarked, far worse has made it into production. And the Nails 'lo-bed', as we should call it, looks quite sensible."

Stoatmaster commented on DNA Tests Reveal Who Was Having Sex with Neanderthals 40,000 Years Ago

"@shadownode: Your dad kept a litter from a lynx and a farm cat? How old were you when he showed you the 'lynx kittens'?"

Stoatmaster commented on 1960 Peugeot 403, With Bonus French Car Poll

"@tonyola: I didn't realise that you didn't officially have the GS. Was wondering why a fairly common beater was doing so well in the poll. I mean, good looking for a small car, and funky adjustable ride height (on the move if you so desire), but, you know, not necessarily all that."

Stoatmaster commented on "Flash Of Genius" Trailer Released, Wipes Dirt Off Windshield Of History

"@the artist formerly known as dolo54: What's the best automobile improvement that you've invented? See-through windscreen?"

Stoatmaster commented on Honda's New Hybrid Prius-Fighter Caught Desert Testing, Listening To "Eye Of The Tiger"

"@the artist formerly known as dolo54: You leave ice in the glass? Surely make it in a shaker full of ice, pour through strainer, for an ice cold drink that doesn't then dilute itself. Phuque all to do with the car in question, but, still..."

Stoatmaster commented on "Flash Of Genius" Trailer Released, Wipes Dirt Off Windshield Of History

"Should have been invented in England. We're the ones with intermittent rain."

Stoatmaster commented on 1960 Peugeot 403, With Bonus French Car Poll

"Had to vote for this, because, ah, my wife, she thinks it's a very nice car."

Stoatmaster commented on Honda's New Hybrid Prius-Fighter Caught Desert Testing, Listening To "Eye Of The Tiger"

"@Stoatmaster: verically = vertically. Coffee time..."

Stoatmaster commented on Honda's New Hybrid Prius-Fighter Caught Desert Testing, Listening To "Eye Of The Tiger"

"@Carfunkilus: Meant to put this in the previous post, sorry. Anyway, it's not a design cue, like a coke-bottle waist line or verically paired headlamps, it is a design. If you see what I mean."